as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner
They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.
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Recent Examples of hopefully
Just try to win some tournaments, and hopefully get close sooner rather than later.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The years immediately following high school usually bring about intense growth and change and, hopefully, a little maturity.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
There’s nothing better than a day on the water—just me, my fly rod, and (hopefully) a few trout willing to play along.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
At the same time, there’s hopefully enough empathetic humanism to offset all the acid.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 June 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The years immediately following high school usually bring about intense growth and change and, hopefully, a little maturity.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
There’s nothing better than a day on the water—just me, my fly rod, and (hopefully) a few trout willing to play along.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
At the same time, there’s hopefully enough empathetic humanism to offset all the acid.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hopefully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
happily
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There’s got to be a way for both of you to be happy and happily share a space.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The Caribbean Pumpkin Soup with a Corn, Coconut Cream Drizzle was such a bright, layered punch of flavor; and the Grilled Prawn Curry was a full smack of heat and spice that stood up to the tender, girthy prawns seated happily next to the Sauteed Peppers, Parsley Salad, and Jasmine Rice.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Hopefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefully. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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